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cmdkey

CautionStored credentials

cmdkey /list

Lists/edits saved credentials. Stale share or RDP passwords are fixed with /delete.

Examples

  • cmdkey /delete:srv01Remove stale credentials
  • cmdkey /list:srv01Show credentials for one target only
  • cmdkey /add:srv01 /user:CORP\taro /passSave credentials with an interactive password prompt
  • cmdkey /generic:TERMSRV/srv01 /user:CORP\taro /passSave credentials for Remote Desktop
  • rundll32.exe keymgr.dll,KRShowKeyMgrOpen the stored-credentials dialog

Syntax

cmdkey [/list] [/add:host /user:u /pass] [/delete:host]

Key points

  • It manages the same entries as Credential Manager > Windows Credentials.
  • After a password change, failed share access or repeated lockouts usually come from an old saved credential.
  • It only shows the credentials of the user running it.

When it does not work

  • A password typed after /pass stays in the command history. Leave the value off and enter it at the prompt.

Before you run it

Re-authentication required after deletion.

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